Driver kills man on a bicycle at southeast Portland homeless camp
Dangerous driving, unsafe road design, and a sprawling homeless camp made this location a ticking time bomb.
traffic violence
Someone drove their SUV into a Portlander’s living room, then ran away
Another family traumatized forever because of a selfish driver.
An opinion on ‘vehicular violence’ published in The Oregonian
“I’m fed up with having my safety threatened every time I leave my home.”
Commissioner Mapps’ office makes statement on traffic deaths
“The most effective immediate intervention is enforcement, penalties and public awareness regarding breaking traffic laws.”
As traffic deaths pile up, frustration at PBOT boils over
Portlanders are reeling over a spate of traffic deaths (again), and there’s no clear plan or leader to turn the tide.
BikePortland contributor injured in shooting at Mississippi St Fair
“I want to show you the real person behind the statistic.”
Woman killed by reckless driver while waiting at a bus stop in Sunnyside neighborhood
It’s the second time in less than a year that a person was killed by a driver while waiting at a bus stop.
Drivers wreak havoc across Portland over holiday weekend
The most common dangerous behaviors we see in public come from car drivers.
Witness describes fear of being hit by suspected car thief while biking on Springwater path
This case is an indictment of our entire system on many levels.
Man arrested after driving stolen car at high speeds on Springwater Corridor bike path
50 mph on the Springwater. We are very lucky no one was hurt.
New interactive tool shows Portland’s place in the national roadway safety crisis
These maps provide an illuminating look at traffic violence statistics nationwide, giving insight on the different factors that contribute to fatal crashes and where they’re most and least prominent.
New report says Mt. Scott-Arleta violence prevention pilot shows promise
When multiple bureaus at the City of Portland came together with concerned residents on a novel approach to address a disturbing rise in shootings and speeding in the Mt. Scott-Arleta neighborhood last fall, many people responded with ridicule. Now a new report builds on initial claims that it just might be working. We’ve taken a … Read more